GeForce 510 vs GeForce GTX 1650

CPU

GPU

GeForce 510

2022Core: 832 MHzBoost: 1155 MHz

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GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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GeForce 510 vs GeForce GTX 1650 Performance Spectrum

GeForce 510

2 GB 25

290

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

GeForce GTX 1650

4 GB 75

7,869

+2613.4%

GeForce GTX 880M SLI

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce GTX 960

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

GeForce GTX 1080

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GeForce 510 vs GeForce GTX 1650 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce 510 vs GeForce GTX 1650: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 510

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
✅Draws 25W instead of 75W, a 50W reduction.
✅Measures 168mm instead of 229mm, a 61mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1650 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.9 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Why buy it

✅895.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 1702.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 2.9 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
❌200% higher power demand at 75W vs 25W.
❌36.3% longer card at 229mm vs 168mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 1650 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 895.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 2613.4% in PassMark G3D (7,869 vs 290), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce 510 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 8nm process instead of 12nm, 16 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2022 generation instead of 2019. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 1650 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $50 more expensive on MSRP at $149 vs $99, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 1702.9% (52.8 vs 2.9), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 1650 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce 510 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 510 vs GeForce GTX 1650 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce 510

The GeForce 510 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 290 points.

GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 510 scores 290 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 2613.4%. The GeForce 510 is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce 510) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce 510) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1155 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 510	GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score	290	7,869+2613%
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2048+129%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.731 TFLOPS+59%	2.984 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1155 MHz	1665 MHz+44%
ROPs	40+25%	32
TMUs	64+14%	56
L1 Cache	2 MB+127%	0.88 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 510	GeForce GTX 1650
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 510 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 carries 4 GB. GeForce GTX 1650 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 510 and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1650. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce 510) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce 510 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 510	GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	128 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 510) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: None vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce 510	GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX	11.0	12+9%
Vulkan	None	1.4
OpenGL	4.1	4.6+12%
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 510) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 510) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

Feature	GeForce 510	GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder	No	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 510 draws 25W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 100% difference. The GeForce 510 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 510) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: Legacy vs None. Card length: 168mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce 510	GeForce GTX 1650
TDP	25W-67%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	Legacy	None
Length	168mm	229mm
Height	64mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	70°C	70°C
Perf/Watt	11.6	104.9+804%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 510 came in at $99, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149. On MSRP, GeForce 510 was 33.6% cheaper ($50 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.9 (GeForce 510) vs 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 1720.7% better value. The newer card here is GeForce 510 (2022 vs 2019).

Feature	GeForce 510	GeForce GTX 1650
MSRP	$99-34%	$149
Performance per Dollar	2.9	52.8+1721%
Codename	GA107	TU117
Release	Maio 2022	April 23 2019
Ranking	#407	#323

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